Gastonia, NC has safety grade D, a population of about 76,635, an overall crime rate near 1,511 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Gastonia, NC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Gastonia, NC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Gastonia, NC Crime Rate and Safety Report
Gastonia, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,158 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Gastonia demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Gastonia, NC Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area within the state of North Carolina (implied by the GEOID "16000US3725580"), a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total reported crime count is 1,158 incidents. Property crime constitutes the largest category, accounting for 692 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, with 445 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 80 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering at 76 incidents, stolen property offenses at 70 incidents, and motor vehicle theft at 21 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 369 incidents. Robbery accounts for 35 incidents, while sex offenses total 16 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with 5 incidents. The "others" category, encompassing crimes such as counterfeiting/forgery (4 incidents), embezzlement (11 incidents), fraud offenses (25 incidents), and arson (1 incident), accounts for 41 incidents in total. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. The city name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided JSON. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate crime rates, compare them to state or national averages, or assess the overall safety of the area. However, based solely on the provided data, the high proportion of property crime, particularly larceny/theft, suggests that preventative measures targeting these offenses could be beneficial. Similarly, addressing the factors contributing to assault offenses could significantly improve overall safety. The relatively low incidence of homicide is a positive indicator, but continued vigilance is necessary to maintain this trend.
Gastonia, NC crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
28086
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Safety25.0
Per 1K25
Total Crimes28034
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Safety20.9
Per 1K21
Total Crimes28056
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Safety19.7
Per 1K20
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FAQ about crime in Gastonia, NC
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Gastonia, NC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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